Martha EGAN (1898–1988) was born in Hawesville, Hancock Co, Kentucky and died in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Jane EGAN 1898–1988

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Jul 1898 · Hawesville, Hancock Co, Kentucky

Died 7 Jan 1988 · Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, Indiana

Father William Willie Egan

Mother Jane Ann Jenny Gillardin

Spouse Delmar Reed Bennett

Children Delorus Thuelnaden Hazelip, Edward Delaney Bennett, Kelvia Lamb Bennet, Kelvia Lamb Bennett, Martha Rowena Bennett, William R Bennett

Siblings Thomas William Egan

Records

UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger …

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Researchers connected through Martha EGAN 1898–1988

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Willie Egan

Jane Ann Jenny Gillardin

Spouse(s)

Delmar Reed Bennett

Children

Delorus Thuelnaden Hazelip

Edward Delaney Bennett

Kelvia Lamb Bennet

Kelvia Lamb Bennett

Martha Rowena Bennett

William R Bennett

Biography

In 1898, Martha Jane EGAN entered the world in Hawesville, Hancock Co, Kentucky, born to william willie egan and jane ann jenny gillardin. Martha Jane EGAN married delmar reed bennett, and had children including delorus thuelnaden hazelip, edward delaney bennett, kelvia lamb bennet, kelvia lamb bennett, martha rowena bennett, william r bennett. Martha Jane EGAN passed away in 1988 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, Indiana.

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Immigration UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960

Life Timeline

1898

Birth of Martha Jane EGAN in Hawesville, Hancock Co, Kentucky

Birth

1988

Death of Martha Jane EGAN in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, Indiana

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha EGAN

This ancestor line traces from Cannelton, Perry Co, Indiana (1868) to Hawesville, Hancock Co, Kentucky (1898) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha EGAN (1898–1988) was born in Hawesville, Hancock Co, Kentucky and died in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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